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When we think about films written by Shane Black -- "Lethal Weapon," "The Long Kiss Goodnight," "Kiss Kiss Bang Bang" (which he also directed) -- several things come to mind: Christmas imagery, rapid-fire banter, over-the-top pyrotechnics. All of Black's best features get ample showing in "Iron Man 3," the big-budget superhero sequel he directed and co-wrote (with Drew Pearce, "No Heroics").

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